Senior Payroll Leader - RSA & Africa Expert

Boardroom Appointments

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced payroll professional in South Africa to manage complex payroll processes across RSA and Africa. The role requires extensive payroll knowledge and leadership to oversee a team.

You will operate with strict confidentiality, ensure accurate balancing and tax compliance, and leverage SAGE 300 payroll expertise. Degree advantage and strong accounting skills will help you succeed.

Qualifications

  • 15 to 20 years of payroll experience required.
  • Min 5 years payroll management experience.
  • Min 5 years SAGE 300 payroll experience.
  • Degree in related field will be an advantage
  • Strong accounting skills an advantage

Responsibilities

  • Extensive knowledge of payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control andpayroll taxes
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in an accurate and professional manner
  • Ability to work with and protect confidential information

Skills

Payroll expertise
Leadership
Analytical skills
Attention to detail

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

SAGE 300 payroll

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced payroll professional in South Africa to manage complex payroll processes across RSA and Africa. The role requires extensive payroll knowledge and leadership to oversee a team.

You will operate with strict confidentiality, ensure accurate balancing and tax compliance, and leverage SAGE 300 payroll expertise. Degree advantage and strong accounting skills will help you succeed.

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